Expecting moms understandably have a lot on their minds.

For Katie Youngmeyer, a lot was an understatement.

Last summer, Katie, a feeding therapist at St. Louis Children’s Hospital, and her husband, Klint, were preparing to welcome twin boys while also helping their two daughters adjust to the idea of becoming big sisters. Then everything sped up. Katie experienced preterm labor, meaning her sons were coming earlier than expected and would require a lengthy stay in the Newborn Intensive Care Unit (NICU).

Bill Bunch’s favorite activities include golfing, tending to his yard, and playing catch with his grandson.

Each one became more difficult and less enjoyable for the retiree during a six-year span in which a worsening back condition affected his hips, legs, and feet.

Last year, Michelle Mick was driving, minutes away from Missouri Baptist Medical Center, when she encountered an odd and uncomfortable sensation.

“It felt like something shot up into my brain,” she says.

Her left arm fell off the steering wheel and landed in her lap.

Take the guess work out of how to make your health a priority by leaning into preventive care and taking action to live your healthiest life now.